OKTOBERFEST

Fancy making a weekend of it? Then why not try the MTB relay race the day before – Oktoberfest is a fun but challenging 4hr-8hr race taking place on Sat 11th October 2014.

Following the overwhelming feedback about the event last year, which included a ‘Bavarian’ twist, Oktoberfest returns with the 8hr and two 4hr-riding format with a few surprises up its sleeve for you. For example, we will have a ‘comfort station’ serving coffee, tea, biscuits, etc. on tab for the riders when they finish their lap as well as well a few more Bavarian undertones thrown into the mix.
We will also have a great musical line-up, with live music and DJs running from early evening until late into the night on Friday and Saturday. On top of that we will also have a broad selection of the latest bikes and kit, which will be available for testing on the day.

The concept of the event is similar to the Bristol Bikefest but reduced in hours due to the shorter daylight hours. So we will be running an 8hr event and mixed in with that we will have two 4hr events. This should give everybody lots of options to bring the season to a well-deserved yet fun packed end. It is also just a one-day event so that we can all concentrate on the riding followed by a well-deserved finishing party.

All events can be ridden as solo entries, pairs or teams of 3 – 4 riders.

Useful information – all events:
Course – approx 9km of the best single-track loaded racecourse you can find anywhere – fast, enjoyable, exciting, easy to follow for spectators and never too far away from the event village
Solo and Teams – one, two or three / four rider teams, male or female and mixed, single-speed or geared, competitive or fun
Fitness – be as physically fit as you can be on the day – make sure you eat and drink plenty
Here are some important points for the 8hr event:
Race start / finish – the 8hr event will start as a mass start at 9am and will finish at 5pm
Relay race – every rider has to ride a minimum of one lap within the 8hrs
Timing format – only laps you have finished within the 8hrs will count. If you are still out after 5pm then the lap you are on doesn’t count
Team player – strong team players are required in this event – it makes all the difference
Have a laugh – “out for a good laugh” is the Bikefest motto. All spectators and supporters are welcome – excellent food and drink facilities are in place in the event village – believe me you are going to need it!

And here are some pointers for the 4hr events:
Race start / finish – the first 4hr event will start as a mass start at 9am and
will finish at 1pm
- the second 4hr event will start at 1pm also with a mass
start and finish at 5pm
Relay race – every rider has to ride a minimum of one lap within the 4hrs
Timing format – only laps you have finished within the 4hrs will count. If you are still out after 1pm or 5pm (depending on which 4 hour event you entered) then the lap you are on doesn’t count
Have a laugh – the event offers everybody an enjoyable and challenging ride – race it or just finish it! All spectators and supporters are welcome – excellent food and drink facilities are in place in the event village.

For more info about the NoTubes Oktoberfest, inc entry and course details, please visit www.bike-fest.com